Not many, unfortunately. Good genes, of course, always help. Yet, there are a few conditions that can
provide a youthful look:
Hypogonadism and other endocrine disorders of developmental arrest or retardation
Panhypopituitarism is also associated with a youthful look, but a sallow complexion and many fine
wrinkles.
Anorexia nervosa and some mental illnesses Immunosuppressive agents for organ-transplant
protection can do it, too.
Being mildly underweight also conveys an impression of youth and health, but this is probably
more cultural and based on our ever-increasing obsession with thinness.
In fact, when “consumption” from TB was still a major killer, being overweight was actually considered a sign of health. This is still the case in many parts of the world, where people’s main concern is not to lose weight, but to put food on the table at least once a day.
provide a youthful look:
Hypogonadism and other endocrine disorders of developmental arrest or retardation
Panhypopituitarism is also associated with a youthful look, but a sallow complexion and many fine
wrinkles.
Anorexia nervosa and some mental illnesses Immunosuppressive agents for organ-transplant
protection can do it, too.
Being mildly underweight also conveys an impression of youth and health, but this is probably
more cultural and based on our ever-increasing obsession with thinness.
In fact, when “consumption” from TB was still a major killer, being overweight was actually considered a sign of health. This is still the case in many parts of the world, where people’s main concern is not to lose weight, but to put food on the table at least once a day.